Strong start for Canadian men at NORCECA beach volleyball tournament

SANTO DOMINGO - It was another big day for Canada in men’s competition on Friday at the third stop on the NORCECA beach volleyball circuit as both pairs scored victories in pool play.

Martin Reader of Comox, B.C., and Chaim Schalk of Red Deer, Alta., the heroes in Canada’s victory against Cuba in the Continental Cup final on Wednesday, won 21-16, 21-17 over Roberto Rodriguez and Christopher Underwood of Puerto Rico. They added a 21-18, 21-11 victory over brothers Arnaldo and Alfredo Castro of Nicaragua.